Hi, I'm Rand, an enthusiastic designer with a strong passion for contributing to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving skills. I have a solid understanding of the design process, drafting techniques, and fabrication, combined with hands-on experience in woodworking and model fabrication. My proficiency with both software and hardware allows me to create precise prototypes and innovative design solutions. Throughout my career, I've collaborated closely with structural designers, production teams, and project managers to ensure our designs meet client specifications and maintain high-quality standards. Whether it's creating technical drawings for commercial installations or crafting custom furniture, I enjoy tackling new challenges and bringing ideas to life with creativity and precision.

RAND ASWAD

Hi, I'm Rand, an enthusiastic designer with a strong passion for contributing to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving skills. I have a solid understanding of the design process, drafting techniques, and fabrication, combined with hands-on experience in woodworking and model fabrication. My proficiency with both software and hardware allows me to create precise prototypes and innovative design solutions. Throughout my career, I've collaborated closely with structural designers, production teams, and project managers to ensure our designs meet client specifications and maintain high-quality standards. Whether it's creating technical drawings for commercial installations or crafting custom furniture, I enjoy tackling new challenges and bringing ideas to life with creativity and precision.

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Hi, I’m Rand, an enthusiastic designer with a strong passion for contributing to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving skills. I have a solid understanding of the design process, drafting techniques, and fabrication, combined with hands-on experience in woodworking and model fabrication. My proficiency with both software and hardware allows me to create precise prototypes and innovative design solutions.

Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated closely with structural designers, production teams, and project managers to ensure our designs meet client specifications and maintain high-quality standards. Whether it’s creating technical drawings for commercial installations or crafting custom furniture, I enjoy tackling new challenges and bringing ideas to life with creativity and precision.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Sample Maker at The Central Group
May 1, 2024 - Present
Create and modify 2D and 3D CAD files based on design intent, including revising marked-up drawings and interpreting redlines from senior staff to ensure technical accuracy. Produce precise prototypes, structural mockups, and blueprints using ArtiosCAD, Conductor, Adobe Creative Suite, and Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems. Collaborate with structural designers, assembly designers, and coordinate with production, graphics, sales, and project teams to ensure buildable designs meet client specs.
Designer / Carpenter Specialist at Trapped Canada
May 31, 2024 - July 26, 2025
Developed detailed technical drawings and fabrication plans for props, furniture, and functional mechanisms. Created site layouts and structural schematics for new commercial escape room installations. Managed on-site installations, crew members, and quality control of constructed elements. Coordinated with designers, project managers, and builders to align drawings with narrative themes, deadlines, and safety codes.
Landscape Designer / Landscaper at Subcontracted
July 31, 2023 - July 26, 2025
Created site plans, layout drawings, and hardscape/softscape concepts using AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop and hand drafting/sketching. Conducted site measurements, developed 2D drafts, and collaborated with clients to refine concepts. Led small teams in site setup, execution, and quality control of design plans.
WoodWorker at Self-employeed
September 1, 2018 - Present
Designed and fabricated custom furniture and display units using schematic drawings and traditional drafting. Delivered fully built pieces from concept through CAD modeling, material selection, and final construction. Applied joinery techniques and operated woodworking machinery safely and efficiently.

Education

Bachelor of Design at OCAD University
January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Bachelor of Design at OCAD University
January 1, 2018 - May 31, 2022
Bachelor of Design at OCAD University
January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Other, Consumer Goods, Professional Services